"The Norfolk Public Library Friends" is a non-profit organization designed to stimulate community interest in library services and to support the library in providing these services.

What do Friends do?

Through a program of volunteer, promotional, and fundraising activities, "Friends" help acquire important materials and equipment beyond the limit of the library's regular operating budget. They also aim to inform the community of the library's resources, services, and needs.

The Friends Contribute to the library by:

Providing passes to:

Providence Children's Museum

Children's Museum of Easton

Museum of Fine Arts

The John F. Kennedy Library

Plimoth Plantation

Roger Williams Zoo

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum

New England Wildflower Society

dicounted tickets to the Southwick Zoo

discounted tickets to the Pawsox

Sponsoring children's programs like Ed Morgan, Folk Singer

Sponsoring adult programs, bookgroups, "Great Decisions", and more...

Sponoring "Summer Reading Program"

Sponsor best sellers rental collection

The Friends provide the free "Book Page" magazine which has reviews of the latest books for children and adults and books on CD.

The Friends have also contributed key resources, such as the self check stations, numerous pcs for public use, furniture in the renovated schoolhouse and landscaping maintenance and improvements

Future Goals

To continue to provide patrons with access to current & innovative technologies

To contribute to new Library initiatives and programs as needed

Why do we need friends?

The library needs your help in order to augment its services and programs. Your interest, assistance, and contributions will make our library an outstanding cultural, recreational, and educational center dedicated to serving our entire community.

How do you become a member?

Membership forms are available online, in the vestibule on the Friends bulletin board, and at the circulation desk during regular library hours. Completed forms should be mailed to:

Norfolk Library Friends

139 Main Street

Norfolk, MA 02056

Personal Memberships

Senior Citizen

$

5.00

Friend

$

20.00

Best Friend

$

30.00

Jeanne D. Hill Friend

$

50.00, 75.00, 100.00 and up

Donations are tax deductable to the extent of the law and qualify for matching corporate contributions.